Description:
Media player based on MPlayer and mplayer2
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.41.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@mpv_player |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
media
player
video
audio
command-line
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Install:
brew install mpv
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About:
mpv is a free, open-source, and cross-platform media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. It is heavily based on MPlayer and mplayer2, but focuses on minimalism and powerful scripting capabilities. Its primary value is offering a highly customizable, high-performance playback experience via a command-line interface and on-screen controller.
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Key Features:
- High-quality video output with support for modern rendering APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL)
- Extensive scriptability with JavaScript and Lua for custom functionality
- Minimalist interface with powerful on-screen controller and command-line options
- Broad format support inherited from FFmpeg/libavcodec
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Use Cases:
- High-fidelity video playback for enthusiasts and video editors
- Automated video processing and playback control via scripting
- Lightweight media playback on resource-constrained systems
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Alternatives:
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VLC
– VLC offers a full GUI and built-in library management, while mpv focuses on scriptability and minimalism.
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IINA
– IINA is a modern macOS-native GUI wrapper around mpv, offering native UI integration.
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0.40.0 |
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